GB - Newcastle - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Sweepstakes

Synthetic

13.5K

VIEW

Verdict

GREAT BALLS O'FIRE found the step up to Group company a bit too much, certainly at this stage of his career but he'd impressed when making a winning debut with a bit to spare at Newmarket in August and is fancied to be seen to much better effect back in calmer waters. Val de Grey and Benbecula may emerge as the chief dangers to Richard Spencer's colt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Too Darn Hot colt who was strong in the betting and picked up in taking fashion to make a winning debut at Newmarket (6f) in August. Couldn't progress from that immediately pitched in to Group 3 company last month but he rates a major player back in calmer waters under a penalty. 1st Pick 1 Great Balls O'fire Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: Richard Spencer J: Saffie Osborne T: Richard Spencer	100	-	-	-	48%	11/10
Analysis Too Darn Hot colt who was strong in the betting and picked up in taking fashion to make a winning debut at Newmarket (6f) in August. Couldn't progress from that immediately pitched in to Group 3 company last month but he rates a major player back in calmer waters under a penalty.
8	A six-figure purchase both times he went through the sales ring who was learning on the job and ultimately ran to a fair level when beaten just under 2 lengths into sixth in a C&D maiden 10 days ago. Should be thereabouts again with a repeat. 2nd Pick 8 Val De Grey Jockey: Oisin James Orr Trainer: Simon Waugh J: Oisin James Orr T: Simon Waugh	94	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis A six-figure purchase both times he went through the sales ring who was learning on the job and ultimately ran to a fair level when beaten just under 2 lengths into sixth in a C&D maiden 10 days ago. Should be thereabouts again with a repeat.
2	Space Traveller colt who was learning by the finish when fifth on debut at Carlisle (6f) in August but shaped as if still badly in need of the experience (well backed) when fourth of 7 in a Redcar novice (6f) 33 days ago. Appeals as the type to do better as he matures. 3rd Pick 2 Benbecula (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Kevin Stott T: Kevin Ryan	75	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Space Traveller colt who was learning by the finish when fifth on debut at Carlisle (6f) in August but shaped as if still badly in need of the experience (well backed) when fourth of 7 in a Redcar novice (6f) 33 days ago. Appeals as the type to do better as he matures.

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